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This volume, the fifth in the series of Calico Museum catalogues which aims at covering the entire collection of the Museum, provides an historical outline of Indian costumes, and serves as a catalogue of all the stitched garments in this sumptuous collection. The men’s garments range from jamas and angarakhas to choghas, sherwanis, sadris, kurtas and paijamas; among the women’s garments covered in the catalogue are peshwazes, abhos, tilaks, cholis, kanjaris and ghaghras; also included is a large group of other garments like caps. The costumes date from the 17th to the 20th centuries, and include pieces of remarkable beauty. The book makes compelling reading. There could be few better easy than this of entering the rich and complex world of Indian life, design and materials.
A unique feature of the book is its Supplement on Patterns and Technical Notes. In it representative objects have been technically analysed in detail, and paper-patterns of 68 costumes are included, making the work invaluable to designers and researchers.
Condition of the book: Usable; but the pages and cover look old
Chhavi - 2 Rai Krishnadasa Felicitation Volume
Author: Anand Krishna
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The Ritual Art of Teyyam And Bhutaradhane
Author: Sita K. Nambiar
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Coins of Southern India
Author: Sir Walter Elli
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Art of Nepal
Author: Amita Ray
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